- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Uplift Mighty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Uplift Mighty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480003013478Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uplift Mighty Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #38 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Uplift Mighty Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Mighty Middle ranks #38 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Uplift Education · Texas
NCES ID 480003013478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Uplift Mighty Middle shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 480003013478 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
516 enr · 17.2:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students)
Uplift Mighty Middle shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Uplift Mighty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uplift Heights
Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri
944 students
- Uplift Ascend
Uplift Ascend
864 students
- Uplift Educati
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
727 students
- Uplift Luna Pr
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
719 students
- Uplift Hampton
Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri
712 students
- This school
Uplift Mighty Middle
516 students
What this shows Uplift Mighty Middle reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uplift Mighty Middle compares
Uplift Mighty Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
African American 23.1%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Uplift Mighty Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Uplift Education reports $11,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uplift Mighty Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Ascend | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uplift Hampton Preparatory Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uplift Mighty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uplift Mighty Middle
How many students attend Uplift Mighty Middle?
Uplift Mighty Middle has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Uplift Mighty Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uplift Mighty Middle?
87.3% of students at Uplift Mighty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uplift Mighty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Uplift Mighty Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uplift Mighty Middle?
Uplift Mighty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uplift Mighty Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Uplift Mighty Middle ranks #38 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Uplift Education?
Besides Uplift Mighty Middle, Uplift Education also operates Uplift Heights Preparatory Pri (944 students), Uplift Ascend (864 students), and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory (727 students). See the Uplift Education district page for the complete list.